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10 Perennials to Divide Before the First Frost

October 1, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

There are 10 perennials to divide before first frost.

There’s something magical about a crisp autumn breeze—the kind that makes you reach for a sweater and look at your garden with both pride and a touch of panic. Summer blooms are fading, leaves are tumbling, and you realize winter is creeping closer than you’d like. But here’s a secret that seasoned gardeners know: fall…

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How to Protect Tender Perennials From Sudden Frost

October 1, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

You can protect tender perennials from sudden frost.

You’ve babied those tender perennials all season—watering just enough, fertilizing with care, and proudly admiring the blooms like they’re your own leafy children. Then, bam! The weather app drops a frost warning out of nowhere, and your heart skips a beat. Nothing sends gardeners into panic mode faster than the words “sudden frost.” But don’t…

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